to liken to; to compare to; to pattern after; to model after; to imitate
host; landlord; innkeeper
to go to ruin; to go under; to fall; to be destroyed; to die out; to become extinct
already; now; no longer; not any more
interrogative sentence-ending particle expressing doubt
death rate; mortality rate
to boast of; to be proud of; to take pride in
a long time ago; in those days
smallpox demon; smallpox devil; deity to whom one prays for immunity to smallpox
god who spreads infectious diseases; god of pestilence
fate; destiny (esp. as a mysterious force that binds two people together); relationship (e.g. between two people); bond; family ties; affinity; opportunity
query; interrogation; enquiry; question; inquiry
these days; nowadays; today; at this time (of day); at this hour
to have a talk; to tell a story
alley; alleyway; path through a gate or garden; teahouse garden
bungalow; one-story house
entrance door; front door; gateway (to a region, etc.)
being out of time; passing the deadline; time-out
out (of a ball; in tennis, etc.); outside the line; out; putout; outer; external; exit
circumstances; condition; arranging; managing; lending money; raising money
coworker; co-worker; colleague; associate
several people; a few people
to die a natural death (at an advanced age); to live out one's allotted span of life
to reveal by washing the surface; to expose by washing away dirt, earth, etc.; to discover (by investigation); to bring to light; to start washing
to push someone (towards); to encourage someone
to sever; to cut off; to suppress; to eradicate; to abstain (from); to give up
couch; bench; ottoman; settee
medical examination; checkup; consultation
reception (desk); information desk; receptionist; receipt; acceptance
small window; fenestella; scuttle (type of hatch on a ship)
to put on weight; to gain weight; to grow fat; to get stout
middle-age; middle age; midlife; one's middle years
call; visit; inquiry; enquiry; question
high-handed; domineering; on one's high horse
bad-mouthing someone so as to be deliberately overheard; intentionally letting someone hear insults or sarcasm regarding them
examining room; consultation room
white clothes; white robe; white gown (worn by doctors, chemists, etc.); commoner without rank (in ancient China); layperson
to make an appearance; to show up
to become bald from the forehead; to recede (of one's hairline)
to look young; to seem young
suspicious; doubtful; dubious; questionable; fishy